Jie Sect's Tongtian Jiaozhu Develops a Strong Interest in Qin Feng

The Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain had an atmosphere so heavy it could drip water. Yuanshi Tianzun's fury made the entire world tremble.

However, in stark contrast, a celestial island floated amidst endless chaotic currents over the East Sea, millions of miles away.

Golden Ao Island, Biyou Palace.

This was the dojo of the Jie Sect, a place where ten thousand immortals paid homage.

At this moment, within Biyou Palace, there wasn't the slightest hint of tension. Instead, it echoed with unrestrained, hearty laughter.

"Hahahaha! Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu, seated high on a cloud bed, wore a cyan Daoist robe with his black hair casually unbound. He slapped his thigh with force, laughing so hard he doubled over, tears even welling up in the corners of his eyes.

His laughter was filled with admiration and delight, as if his second senior brother hadn't just been publicly humiliated, but he himself had thoroughly vented his anger.

Below the palace, the disciples of the Jie Sect standing on either side, such as Duobao Daoist, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Wudang Holy Mother, Guiling Holy Mother, and the San Xiao Sisters, exchanged bewildered glances, their faces full of confusion.

What's going on?

Is Master... gone mad?

They had all felt the monstrous fury emanating from Kunlun Mountain just moments ago.

Immediately after, Yuanshi Tianzun's edict, imbued with killing intent, spread throughout the Primordial World.

The Chan Sect was to spare no effort in pursuing and killing a Qing Shi Palace Lord named Qin Feng.

Everyone assumed that even if their Master wasn't angered by the camaraderie between fellow disciples, he would at least treat the situation with solemnity.

After all, this was no longer a mere dispute between disciples; it had escalated to the level of a Saint's dignity.

But who could have imagined that their Master's reaction would be to clap his hands and laugh?

The second senior uncle's home has been overturned, and you're laughing like it's New Year's. Is that appropriate?

"Master..."

As the eldest disciple, Duobao Daoist nervously took a step forward and carefully spoke, "Senior Uncle Yuanshi is... after all, a Saint of our Mystic Sect. For Qin Feng to publicly insult a Saint's edict, is that not somewhat..."

Before he could finish, Tongtian Jiaozhu waved his hand, interrupting him.

Tongtian Jiaozhu finally managed to stop laughing, wiping the tears from his eyes. His gaze, as deep as the starry sky, flickered with a fervent light called "admiration."

"Somewhat what? I think it's excellent! Absolutely excellent!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu stood up and paced back and forth in the grand hall, his voice filled with irrepressible excitement.

"What is Saintly authority? What is the Heavenly Dao's grand trend? Bullshit!"

"The foundation of my Jie Sect is to intercept the 'one' that escapes for all living beings, to carve out a sliver of hope for all things in heaven and earth! It emphasizes a spirit of not believing in fate, not acknowledging fate, and daring to wield a sword against all injustice!"

His gaze swept over all the disciples below, and his voice suddenly rose.

"Look at that Qin Feng! Then look at yourselves!"

"Facing a Saint's edict, he couldn't even be bothered to lift his eyelids. With a single word, 'scram,' he shattered Old Man Yuanshi's face into pieces!"

"What is this called? This is called the Dao! This is called backbone!"

"This is someone who truly understands the true meaning of my Jie Sect!"

His words caused all the disciples in the hall to lower their heads, filled with both shock and shame.

Only then did they understand that what their Master admired was the unbridled, domineering spirit of challenging all authority that Qin Feng possessed!

That indeed perfectly aligned with the teachings of the Jie Sect.

Bi Xiao, the most straightforward of them, couldn't help but mutter softly, "But Master, Qin Feng doesn't seem to be a disciple of our Jie Sect..."

"He isn't now, but he will be!"

Tongtian Jiaozhu waved his large hand, a foxy smile appearing on his face, looking exceptionally pleased.

"Such an interesting fellow, such a natural ally. If my Jie Sect doesn't make a proactive gesture of goodwill, wouldn't that make us fools?"

He turned his gaze to Duobao Daoist, his tone becoming unquestionable.

"Convey my decree!"

Duobao Daoist's expression turned solemn, and he immediately bowed to accept the order, "Your disciple is here!"

"From this day forward, all disciples of my Jie Sect, whether inner or outer, registered or personally taught, upon encountering Qing Shi Palace Lord Qin Feng, shall treat him with the courtesy of a fellow Daoist, regarding him as our Jie Sect's most honored guest. Under no circumstances shall any enmity be shown. Those who violate this shall be expelled from the sect!"

Upon hearing this, the entire hall was shocked!

The weight of this decree was immense!

Treating him as the most honored guest? This was practically elevating Qin Feng's status to be equal to, or even higher than, their own as personal disciples!

This was tantamount to clearly writing "I will protect him" on their faces and plastering it on the forehead of the Primordial World!

However, this was not the end.

Tongtian Jiaozhu paused, then added, "Also, go to Skeleton Mountain's White Bone Cave."

Duobao Daoist blinked in surprise, "Go to Junior Sister Shi Ji's place?"

"That's right," Tongtian Jiaozhu nodded, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "Tell Junior Sister Shi Ji that it is gratifying to know she is cultivating diligently outside. I am specially bestowing upon her the Water Fire Flower Basket, the Eight Trigrams Cloud Light Scarf, and the Dragon Tiger Ruyi, three high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, to aid her in self-protection."

"Hiss—"

This time, even the usually calm Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Wudang Holy Mother couldn't help but gasp.

Three top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures!

What kind of gesture was this!

One had to know that among the myriad disciples of the Jie Sect, Shi Ji was only considered one of the most inconspicuous outer disciples, rarely even having the qualification to attend the sermons at Biyou Palace.

Now, Master was bestowing three top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures all at once?

This wasn't just a reward; it was as if her status was being forcibly elevated to that of a direct disciple with these spiritual treasures!

A flash of inspiration struck Duobao Daoist, and he instantly understood all of Tongtian Jiaozhu's intentions.

The first decree was to announce to the entire Primordial World that Qin Feng was a friend of the Jie Sect.

And this second reward was an even deeper signal!

According to the news that had come earlier, this mysterious Palace Master of Azure Stone, Qin Feng, had originally clashed with the Chan Sect precisely to stand up for Shi Ji.

Now, with Master bestowing such a heavy reward upon Shi Ji, he was telling Qin Feng, and also the entire Primordial World—

Shi Ji is one of my Jie Sect's people. You, Qin Feng, stood up for my Jie Sect's person; this favor, my Jie Sect acknowledges!

From this moment on, your affairs, Qin Feng, are my Jie Sect's affairs! Not only will we not stop you from slapping the Chan Sect's face, but we'll also hand you a brick from behind!

Brilliant! Truly brilliant!

This wasn't just a gesture of goodwill; it was practically digging up allies right under Yuanshi Tianzun's nose!

Duobao Daoist's admiration for his Master surged like a mighty river, ceaseless.

"Disciple, I shall obey Master's decree! I will depart immediately!"

Duobao Daoist dared not delay in the slightest. He accepted the decree, took the three spiritual treasures radiating resplendent light from his Master's hands, and turned to leave in a hurry.

Watching Duobao's departing back, Bi Xiao and Qiong Xiao, the sisters, were still marveling at their Master's grand gesture.

"Sister, Master has truly spared no expense this time."

"More than sparing expense, this is telling Uncle-Master Yuanshi that the person the Chan Sect wants to touch, my Jie Sect will protect!"

As the disciples were discussing animatedly, Tongtian Jiaozhu, seated high above the main hall, made an even more unexpected move.

He slowly closed his eyes, his entire aura instantly becoming ethereal and indistinct, as if he had merged with the Great Dao of heaven and earth.

The next moment.

Weng—!

An intangible yet sharp sword intent, sharp enough to sever eternity and time, surged from Tongtian Jiaozhu's body, piercing the restrictions of Golden Ao Island in an instant and disappearing into the boundless void.

This sword intent carried no killing intent, nor any pressure.

It was gentle, restrained, yet it contained a domineering aura that even the Heavenly Dao would yield to.

It traversed an immeasurable distance, ignored layers upon layers of world barriers, and in the blink of an eye, descended above Chentang Pass.

Inside the Chen Tang Pass Governor's Mansion.

Qin Feng still sat calmly on the stone bench, casually comforting the somewhat restless Nezha in his arms, as if the outside world had nothing to do with him.

The terrified Taiyi Zhenren, and the kneeling Li Jing and his wife, were completely ignored by him.

Suddenly, Qin Feng's hand paused slightly.

He slowly raised his head, his deep gaze seeming to penetrate the roof of the mansion and look towards the heavens.

There, a gentle yet domineering sword intent flashed and vanished.

No hostility, no provocation.

Only pure appreciation, and a greeting that only kindred spirits could understand.

It was as if it said: Friend, well done.

A faint smile touched the corner of Qin Feng's lips.

He withdrew his gaze, looked towards the direction of East Sea's Golden Ao Island from afar, and almost imperceptibly, nodded slightly.

This glance, this nod.

It was the first silent "spiritual communion" between two top powerhouses standing at different pinnacles of the Primordial World.

Though silent, it was more profound than any words.

A signal had been conveyed.

The long-solidified power structure of the Primordial World, the ironclad rule that all below Saints were ants, was about to usher in an unprecedented upheaval from this moment on, because of the variable that was Qin Feng.

A new era seemed to be dawning.